A man holds his knee while it's in pain
By
Editorial Team

Dr. Matthew Bernard discusses non-opioid alternatives to knee pain. 

Children trick or treating
By
Kirsten Seckler

Here's what you need to know. 

The United States Department of Justice, a large grey stone building against a blue sky. Photo by Tony Webster
By
Courtney Gallo Hunter, VP, State Policy

As the federal settlement dollars begin to come in, we must ensure that this money is spent wisely.

Nancy Liptak Stronger Than Addiction Challenge

For the month of September, we challenged everyone to choose a bold action to show how they were stronger than addiction. The results were incredible.

Senator Capito delivering remarks in the U.S. Senate

The Senator discussed the importance of addiction solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A selfie of the author, a white man with a shaved head wearing a black and white track jacket
By
John Purcell

Finding the right addiction treatment is essential for recovery. I am miraculously lucky, but many are not.

A bar graph showing the research. For LGB high school students, their rate of use was 25% higher for alcohol and 62% higher for marijuana when compared to rates among their straight peers.

"In the face of one of the worst drug crises in the U.S. ever, these disparities are incredibly alarming and underscore the need for national prevention strategies to be LGBTQ-inclusive."

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By
Jon Robert Hall

Today, I am releasing a song I wrote. It's the same day that, four years ago, I took my last pill. 

Sazha Ramos wearing an orange jumpsuit and a graduation cap, standing on a deck
By
Sazha Ramos

This Memorial Day, I’m grateful for my recovery. But I know for many veterans, treatment is out of reach.

A selfie of the author, a white woman with short hair wearing a pink tee, with her son and husband
By
Kelly Minnick

Addiction is an isolating disease for everyone. But since Ian's death, I've learned that almost everyone has a loved one or knows someone with a substance use disorder.

A family photo of the author with her young son

On the one-year anniversary of her son’s overdose death, Julie Labinski testified in the Wisconsin State Legislature in support of new addiction legislation.

A mechanical calculator sitting on a yellow surface
By
Roy Viger, CPA, Avenues Recovery Center

Understanding how your care will be paid for is an important part of the treatment process.

A small potted plant sitting on a windowsill, with cream-colored curtains mostly drawn
By
Debbie Pantin

Begin treatment and meet your needs along the way.

A dais with several men and women in business clothing standing around it

Accessing science-based addiction treatment just got a lot easier in Wisconsin.

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Community support is an essential part of recovery. So what happens when communities shut down?